A thread for SoCal golfers.

malemotives · Dec 12, 2013

swampertwo said:
We appear to be down to three:
White Rhino
ironcondor
swampertwo

Anyone in the Inland Empire area want to play Champions Club on Wed. the 18th?? Room for one more..............
Jeff

I'll make it 4

Should arrive in Whittier/SFS on Monday (16th); Will stay over at my brothers and stay in Corona Tuesday night, since it's an 8.am. tee. Depending on how I feel afterward, I'll either make the 4 hour drive to Mesa or stay another night.

malemotives · Dec 12, 2013

swampertwo said:
We appear to be down to three:
White Rhino
ironcondor
swampertwo

Anyone in the Inland Empire area want to play Champions Club on Wed. the 18th?? Room for one more..............
Jeff

I'm looking at the course layout.... is there a decision on which tees we will play? Beautiful Course.

swampertwo · Dec 12, 2013

The whites are punishing enough--I think that's more than enough. White Rhino has played the course 4 times so would be a better "local knowledge source" than I am.
Look forward to seeing you again--and to meet ironcondor and renew with WR.

malemotives · Dec 12, 2013

swampertwo said:
The whites are punishing enough--I think that's more than enough. White Rhino has played the course 4 times so would be a better "local knowledge source" than I am.
Look forward to seeing you again--and to meet ironcondor and renew with WR.

Yeah... looking at the course sheet, the whites are plenty challenging... Nice looking course... Looking forward to meeting you all there.

White Rhino · Dec 12, 2013

I am playing the whites… period.

ironcondor · Dec 14, 2013

I will play whatever tees you guys want!! it won't matter for me at Champions....its the left/right that will be my problem.

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ironcondor · Dec 14, 2013

malemotives said:
Yeah... looking at the course sheet, the whites are plenty challenging... Nice looking course... Looking forward to meeting you all there.

That hole is a bear. Getting proper carry and trajectory is key. Even if you stick the green the ball can go rolling off the back into the water.

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Nixhex524 · Dec 14, 2013

Have fun guys! That course is awesome! Hopefully I can make it next time...

White Rhino · Dec 18, 2013

Had an awesome time today.. we all played well… course was very tough!!!

swampertwo · Dec 18, 2013

I don't know what WR is talking about---that course chewed me up and spit me out....EVERYTHING except the tee boxes was sloped/humped/canted (and I think some tees were, too). Definitely a finesse/course management required play, (too bad I didn't use the "hints to play" before I actually hit shots :angry:

I'll post a couple pics shortly.

White Rhino · Dec 18, 2013

swampertwo said:
I don't know what WR is talking about---that course chewed me up and spit me out....EVERYTHING except the tee boxes was sloped/humped/canted (and I think some tees were, too). Definitely a finesse/course management required play, (too bad I didn't use the "hints to play" before I actually hit shots

I'll post a couple pics shortly.

Ok the course sucked, we all played like crap but we all had a good time cause we were out playing golf!! (Better?? )

ironcondor · Dec 18, 2013

LOL.

Like I said, WR....I feel like I am at the dentist when I am playing there. Ultimately will keep you "healthy" and on your toes, but those greens were like root canals. Usually I am relieved to be on a green....not so today. They might as well have been concrete. And the pin placement!!! argggggg make the torture stop!!

Also to be honest...that was some of the better golf I have played (putting aside). I have never hit so consistently straight off of the tee.

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jimnycricket65 · Dec 18, 2013

White Rhino said:
Had an awesome time today.. we all played well… course was very tough!!!

I was going to contest "played well"...

ironcondor · Dec 18, 2013

jimnycricket65 said:
I was going to contest "played well"...

Yes, if you've played this course, you know that is an outright lie. lol

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jimnycricket65 · Dec 18, 2013

ironcondor said:
Yes, if you've played this course, you know that is an outright lie. lol

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No, I know WR.

I am going there next week - 26th or 27th.
I recent broke my elbow and will make my return next week.

swampertwo · Dec 19, 2013

jimnycricket65 said:
No, I know WR.

I am going there next week - 26th or 27th.
I recent broke my elbow and will make my return next week.

I'd stay in a cast for a while longer

if I were you.
They had the pins in "tournament" placement, part way down slopes, right at the top edge of slope, etc. Number 2 was at the extreme back left corner of the green-about 4 feet from the front and left edge, AND on a slope and guarded by a bunker right in front. :angry:

White Rhino · Dec 19, 2013

jimnycricket65 said:
I was going to contest "played well"...

jimnycricket65 said:
No, I know WR.

I am going there next week - 26th or 27th.
I recent broke my elbow and will make my return next week.

Keep quiet you little bug!!!

Sorry to hear about your elbow, I would not have my first round back at this course… especially the way you play!!

malemotives · Dec 19, 2013

About playing The Champions Club at the Retreat, with THPers Jeff, Brian, and Gordon.... a single word comes to mind that covers the course and playing golf with these guys..... WOW!

I did manage to make the 6 hour drive to Mesa, AZ after our outing. All is well. Although.... I will be licking my wounds, from the beating that monster of a course gave me, for a few days. Gonna go play a local executive course tomorrow and see if I can get some of my self-esteem back.

C-Mac13 · Dec 19, 2013

White Rhino said:
Keep quiet you little bug!!!

Ah! their back.

Glad you guys had fun. Hopefully I can make the next one.

White Rhino · Dec 19, 2013

C-Mac13 said:
Ah! their back.

Glad you guys had fun. Hopefully I can make the next one.

I was waiting on you.

Tholt33 · Dec 22, 2013

Hey guys I'm in palm desert area.... Just moved here but I can't find a golf range too go to..... I've called 4 and there not open too the public..... Kinda not wanting too play golf here anymore.... Every golf pro I have talked too has been a real douche..... Any palm desert or palm spring people who can show me the ropes?

HandyManny · Dec 22, 2013

Tholt33 said:
Hey guys I'm in palm desert area.... Just moved here but I can't find a golf range too go to..... I've called 4 and there not open too the public..... Kinda not wanting too play golf here anymore.... Every golf pro I have talked too has been a real douche..... Any palm desert or palm spring people who can show me the ropes?

You should check out Indian Wells golf resort. The staff there is incredibly amazing! First class service and a true of a kind course. Check it out =]

Tholt33 · Dec 22, 2013

Handy manny are they open too the public ... It's actually like 6 minutes from my house

JB · Dec 22, 2013

Tholt33 said:
Hey guys I'm in palm desert area.... Just moved here but I can't find a golf range too go to..... I've called 4 and there not open too the public..... Kinda not wanting too play golf here anymore.... Every golf pro I have talked too has been a real douche..... Any palm desert or palm spring people who can show me the ropes?

Just out in your area at The Hideaway for a THP event. Fantastic time.